Saturday, 09 Jan 2010
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Singers vie for advancement to regional and national competition and recognition by the Metropolitan Opera.
Sunday, 10 Jan 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King with Dr. Tin-Shi Tam, carilloneur. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series.
Friday, 15 Jan 2010
Madrigal Dinner
45th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers.
Workspace: Free Friday Craft: Cyclone Tie Dye Bandanas
Stop by before ISU AfterDark events every Friday!
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Saturday, 16 Jan 2010
Madrigal Dinner
45th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers.
Sunday, 17 Jan 2010
Gallery Walk: N.C. Wyeth
"America in the Making Series," N.C. Wyeth, nationally acclaimed illustrator and artist, created thousands of images for popular media. How much do you know about the man behind the illustrations? Join Amanda Hall on a gallery walk of "America in the Making" to view significant works of art by the artist and learn something of the fascinating private life of the Wyeth family.
Performance: Moscow Festival Ballet in Swan Lake
The Moscow Festival Ballet brings the world's most loved ballet, Swan Lake, to Ames as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010
Art Class: Screenprinting with Asa Wentzel Fisher
Meets Wednesdays from 7-9pm for 4 weeks.
Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
Art Class: Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Meets Thursdays from 6-8pm for 6 weeks.
Friday, 22 Jan 2010
Concert: Musica Antiqua
Musica Antiqua presents a special concert as part of Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series.
Concert: Musica Antiqua
Musica Antiqua presents a special concert as part of Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series.
Beginning social ballroom class
The ISU Ballroom Dance Club is offering a beginning ballroom class on Tuesdays or Fridays this semester; everyone is welcome, no partner required. Classes meet once a week for 11 weeks. The beginning classes emphasize basic steps of swing and foxtrot with an introduction to the waltz, cha cha, and possibly salsa.
Workspace: Free Friday Craft: Mosaic Coasters
Stop by before ISU AfterDark events every Friday!
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Free cha cha dance lessons
"XTRA MOVES for cha cha" free instruction hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Beginning and advanced steps, taught by Dan and Amy Divine.
Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
Film: "Let There Be Light"
"Let There Be Light" is the final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. This documentary film follows life after war for 75 U.S. soldiers, while exploring the concept of trauma after World War II.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
George Work, cello with Jodi Goble, piano
ISU Professor of Music, George Work will present an evening of cello music featuring composers J.S. Bach, Benjamin Britten, Johannes Brahms and Luigi Boccherini. Mr. Work will be assisted by Jodi Goble, piano.
Monday, 25 Jan 2010
Class: Basketweaving- Bigger, Better, Bushel Basket with Jan Smith
This is a handy basket with a good size for many uses.
Class: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Meets Mondays from 6-8pm for 2 weeks.
Class: Black and White Photography with Asa Wentzel Fisher
Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.
Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800s entertainment, and more. Reservations not required.
Art Class: Afternoon Pottery with Alice McGary
Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 7 weeks.
Art Class: Charcoal Drawing with Deborah Kraft
Meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 4 weeks.
Art Class: Beaded Earrings with Amber Russell
Learn to make 3 different types of earrings including wire wrapping.
Dance Class: Beginning Belly Dance with Lisa Rich-McKelvey
Meets Tuesdays from 7-8:15pm for 7 weeks. Shake it with Shiara!
Intermediate ballroom dancing lessons
Intermediate ballroom classes, requires previous ballroom dance experience. Meets weekly for 11 weeks, no partner required.